US EditionNFL Sees Surge in Returns with Dynamic Kickoff
The NFL's permanent dynamic kickoff has increased returns to 79.3% this season and reduced injuries, but onside kick recoveries remain under 5%, prompting rule discussions.
- After 2024 trials, NFL owners approved a permanent dynamic kickoff allowing onside kicks any time when trailing, with touchbacks moved from the 30 to the 35, league officials said.
- To reduce injuries, the league redesigned kickoffs by addressing speeds and physicality concerns, with player safety goals leading to just two concussions and no ACL injuries in preseason, NFL executive VP Jeff Miller said.
- League data show 877 kick returns this season at a 79.3% return rate, up from 31.7% through Week 7 last season and the highest rate since 2006.
- Troy Vincent raised concerns after onside recovery rates dipped below 5%, noting the league now allows onside attempts any time when trailing with notification, and owners discussed Denver and Philadelphia proposals.
- The NFL is expanding monitoring of surface hardness, traction and restitution as season-ending knee injuries to Malik Nabers at MetLife Stadium and Miles Killebrew at Acrisure Stadium reignited the surfaces debate.
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Montana Standard
NFL sees surge in returns with dynamic kickoff
NEW YORK — The NFL is pleased by an increase in returns as a result of adjustments to the so-called dynamic kickoff, with more plays and fewer injuries, though a change could eventually be coming to onside kicks.
Associated Press News
NFL sees a surge in returns with the new dynamic kickoff. Onside kicks remain a concern
The NFL is pleased with an increase in kickoff returns because of recent rule changes. The league reports 877 returns this season, a rate of 79.3% that is the highest since 2006 through the first seven weeks.
NFL sees surge in returns with dynamic kickoff, onside kicks remain concerning
NEW YORK — The NFL is pleased by an increase in returns as a result of adjustments to the so-called dynamic kickoff, with more plays and fewer injuries, though a change could eventually be coming to onside kicks. There have been 877 kick returns so far this season, a rate of 79.3 per cent that is up significantly from the 31.7 per cent through the first seven weeks of last season. It’s the highest return rate at this point since 2006, with the s…
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